33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H 78°
L 69°
N
3mph
High tide
7:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:15 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 7:02 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1839

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:515.38:105.31:460.12:100.46:476:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:215.18:455.22:220.32:410.56:456:14Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:524.99:215.02:570.53:120.66:446:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:274.610:024.93:320.73:440.86:436:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:074.310:494.74:091.04:171.16:426:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:544.111:404.74:491.24:541.26:406:18Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:474.05:361.45:391.46:396:19Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:344.712:423.96:381.66:411.46:386:19Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:314.81:404.07:571.68:021.36:366:20Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:305.12:404.29:071.39:120.96:356:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:295.43:414.610:021.010:090.56:346:22Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:265.74:395.110:500.611:020.16:336:23Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:186.05:325.611:370.211:55-0.26:316:23Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:076.36:226.112:23-0.26:306:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:536.47:106.512:46-0.41:09-0.56:296:25New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:386.37:586.61:37-0.51:55-0.66:276:26New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:266.18:486.62:28-0.42:42-0.56:266:26Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:195.79:456.33:20-0.23:31-0.36:246:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:195.310:486.14:140.24:220.06:236:28Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:255.011:535.85:130.65:190.46:226:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:304.86:200.96:240.76:206:29First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:585.61:334.77:391.17:400.96:196:30First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:015.52:334.78:521.28:510.86:186:31First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:025.43:314.89:481.19:490.76:166:32Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:005.44:245.010:341.010:380.66:156:32Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:515.45:125.311:140.911:230.56:146:33Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:355.45:555.511:510.86:126:34Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:145.46:335.712:040.512:260.76:116:35Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:485.37:075.812:430.512:590.76:096:35Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:195.27:405.71:210.51:320.76:086:36Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:495.18:115.61:570.62:050.86:076:37Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Sunset Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide data for Sunset Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659897. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659897.

What is the moon phase in Sunset Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sunset Beach, NC is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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